Deciphering Odor Recognition

September 23, 2024
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

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Computational Biology and Bioinformatics (CBB)
Biostatistics and Bioinformatics
Duke Center for Genomic and Computational Biology (GCB)
Precision Genomics Collaboratory
School of Medicine (SOM)

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Franklin, Monica

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Hiro Matsunami, PhD, Professor of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Duke University

Speaker

Hiro Matsunami
Our lab primarily focuses on mammalian olfaction, pioneering the functional elucidation of odorant receptors. Our work includes large-scale characterization of odorant receptors and investigating human genetic variations affecting odor perception. We have developed RNA sequencing-based techniques for identifying activated odorant receptors in behaving mice. Recently, we contributed in resolving the first atomic structure of a mammalian odorant receptor, advancing understanding of odorant binding and activation mechanisms.

Event Series

CBB Monday Seminar Series

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